Friday, December 20, 2019

Merry Christmas and may God bless you and your family this season and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!!

Please bring in more boxes of tissues and rolls of paper towels!!!!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ chapter 6 pg 61-69
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  • SCIENCE FAIR PACKETS HANDED OUT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!
  •  Begin brainstorming ideas for your Science Fair.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - HEREDITY

Genetic Trait Family Tree Project was assigned today.  The project sheet and accompanying letter addressed to parents/guardians/students were given to students today explaining the project.  Please be sure to review both.  The project is due on January 14, 2020.  


  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 134-140, complete pg 140 #1-6 TBC ALL due Wed. January 8, 2020.
  • Signed chapter 4 test due Friday 12/20            


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 139 in notebook, read pgs 139-142, complete pg 142 #1-5 TBC, ALL DUE Monday January 6, 2020

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Friday is $2.00 Tag day - Wear your UGLY sweater

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ chapter 6 pg 61-69
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  • SCIENCE FAIR PACKETS HANDED OUT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!
  •  Begin brainstorming ideas for your Science Fair.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - HEREDITY

  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 134-140, complete pg 140 #1-6 TBC ALL due Wed. January 8, 2020.
  • Signed chapter 4 test due Friday 12/20            


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 139 in notebook, read pgs 139-142, complete pg 142 #1-5 TBC, ALL DUE Monday January 6, 2020

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Friday is $2.00 Tag day - Wear your UGLY sweater

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  • Look up population terms
  • Handout - Lesson 6 Outline die Wed. 12/18
  •  Begin brainstorming ideas for your Science Fair.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - HEREDITY

  • Define vocab pg 126 in notebook, read pgs 124-132, complete pg 132 #1-6 ALL DUE Thursday 12/19            


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Signed Chapter 4 test due tomorrow 12/18

Monday, December 16, 2019

Friday is $2.00 Tag day - Wear your UGLY sweater

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  • Look up population terms
  • Handout - Lesson 6 Outline die Wed. 12/18
  •  Begin brainstorming ideas for your Science Fair.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - HEREDITY

  • Define vocab pg 126 in notebook, read pgs 124-132, complete pg 132 #1-6 ALL DUE Thursday 12/19            


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 132-138, complete Applying Math pg 135 and pg 138 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Monday 12/16

Friday, December 13, 2019

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  •  Begin brainstorming ideas for your Science Fair.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 12/16


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 132-138, complete Applying Math pg 135 and pg 138 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Monday 12/16

Thursday, December 12, 2019

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  •  Define vocab pg A80 in notebook, read pgs A80-A91, complete pg A91 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE THURSDAY 12/12.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 12/16

  • TEST CHAPTER 4 ON MONDAY 12/16
  • Chapter review completed in notebook, DUE THURSDAY 12/12:  pg 120 #1-19, pg 121 #20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, pg 122 #1-9, pg 123 #10-13, 15, 19    
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG7uCskUOrA   protein synthesis video from class                

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 132-138, complete Applying Math pg 135 and pg 138 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Monday 12/16

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  •  Define vocab pg A80 in notebook, read pgs A80-A91, complete pg A91 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE THURSDAY 12/12.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 12/16

  • TEST CHAPTER 4 ON MONDAY 12/16
  • Chapter review completed in notebook, DUE THURSDAY 12/12:  pg 120 #1-19, pg 121 #20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, pg 122 #1-9, pg 123 #10-13, 15, 19                       

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 5 - MATTER - PROPERTIES & CHANGES

  • Define vocab pg 134 in notebook, read pgs 132-138, complete Applying Math pg 135 and pg 138 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Monday 12/16

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pizza lunch tomorrow!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • After costumes have been cleaned and ironed bring them back to school on a hangar.  We will store them in Mr. J's classroom.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  •  Define vocab pg A80 in notebook, read pgs A80-A91, complete pg A91 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE THURSDAY 12/12.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 12/16

  • TEST CHAPTER 4 ON MONDAY 12/16
  • Chapter review completed in notebook, DUE THURSDAY 12/12:  pg 120 #1-19, pg 121 #20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, pg 122 #1-9, pg 123 #10-13, 15, 19                       

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   TEST tomorrow 12/11

Monday, December 9, 2019

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity on Friday.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
6th Grade Science:  Lesson 6 - Ecosystems and Interactions
  •  Define vocab pg A80 in notebook, read pgs A80-A91, complete pg A91 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE THURSDAY 12/12.

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY 12/16

  • TEST CHAPTER 4 ON MONDAY 12/16
  • Chapter review completed in notebook, DUE THURSDAY 12/12:  pg 120 #1-19, pg 121 #20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, pg 122 #1-9, pg 123 #10-13, 15, 19                       

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project  is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • Chapter 4 Test on moved to WEDNESDAY 12/11
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 12/6
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Friday 12/6
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Prayers Partners tomorrow!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through the Nativity on Friday.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes - TEST changed to Friday, December 6th due to snow half-day and Penance.
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. First ten minutes of class on Wednesday to finish poster

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

  • Review Mitosis and Meiosis                         
8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project  is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday , December 10, 2019
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 12/6
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Friday 12/6
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • READ over your parts in the Nativity.  WE will read through tomorrow.  Dr. Valenti will be in class to pass out costumes.
  • Chapter 6 test on Friday December 6
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes - TEST changed to Friday, December 6th due to snow half-day and Penance.
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. First ten minutes of class on Wednesday to finish poster

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

  • Define vocab pg 104 in notebook, read pgs 104-109, complete pg 109 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday 12/3                           


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday , December 10, 2019
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 12/6
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Friday 12/6
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Monday, December 2, 2019

Half Day - Snow Day!!  Travel safe everyone

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • Think about parts for the Christmas Nativity
  • Chapter 6 test on Friday December 6
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes - TEST changed to Thursday December 5th due to snow half-day
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. First ten minutes of class on Tuesday to finish poster

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

  • Define vocab pg 104 in notebook, read pgs 104-109, complete pg 109 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday 12/3                           


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • define vocab pg 116 in notebook, read pgs 116-123, complete pg 123 #1-6 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday December 3
  • Chapter 4 Test on Friday December 6th.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Thursday 12/5
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Thursday 12/5
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Best wishes to everyone for a very HAPPY, HEALTHY THANKSGIVING!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • Think about parts for the Christmas Nativity
  • Chapter 6 test on Friday December 6
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes - TEST on Wed. December 4th.
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. First ten minutes of class on Monday to finish poster

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

  • Define vocab pg 104 in notebook, read pgs 104-109, complete pg 109 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday 12/3                           


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • define vocab pg 116 in notebook, read pgs 116-123, complete pg 123 #1-6 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday December 3
  • Chapter 4 Test on Friday December 6th.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Thursday 12/5
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Thursday 12/5
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Half-day of School tomorrow!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • Think about parts for the Christmas Nativity
  • Chapter 6 test on Friday December 6
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes - TEST on Wed. December 4th.
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. First ten minutes of class on Monday to finish poster

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

  • Define vocab pg 104 in notebook, read pgs 104-109, complete pg 109 #1-5 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday 12/3                           


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • define vocab pg 116 in notebook, read pgs 116-123, complete pg 123 #1-6 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday December 3
  • Chapter 4 Test on Friday December 6th.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Thursday 12/5
Chapter 4 review to be completed in notebook.  Due on Thursday 12/5
  1. Pg 128 #1-18
  2. Pg 129 #19-22, 24, 25
  3. Pg 130 #1-9
  4. Pg 131 #10-15, 17, 19

Monday, November 25, 2019

Tuesday after school in Lower School Cafeteria there will be a Girl Scout Fundraiser to raise money toward a new Flag, Flagpole and flagpole topper.  The Girl Scouts will be selling cider and donuts, the cost is $2.00.  PLEASE support the Girl Scouts by enjoying some cider and donuts!!!!

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide
  • Think about parts for the Christmas Nativity
  • Chapter 6 test on Friday December 6


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  •  Collect information for your Biome Travel Poster.  We will create posters in class. 

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • Read MITOSIS IN PLANT CELLS lab write-up due Tuesday 11/26.  The equation to help you determine the percentage of cells observed is:
  • (number of cells observed / total number of cells counted) multiplied by 100
                                                           

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
  • define vocab pg 116 in notebook, read pgs 116-123, complete pg 123 #1-6 to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday December 3
Happy Friday!!!! Have a very nice weekend.

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide

  • Chapter 6 test on Wednesday, December 4
  • Unit 1 Test covering chapters 1-6 will be on Friday, December 8


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
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7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
  • Ice cube lab due Monday 11/25

Thursday, November 21, 2019


7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide

  • Chapter 6 test on Wednesday, December 4
  • Unit 1 Test covering chapters 1-6 will be on Friday, December 8


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  • Outline HANDOUT PGS 35 &36 due Friday 11/22  

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction  -  Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Project due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
  • Handout pgs 17 & 18 due Friday 11/22

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table

  • Handout due Friday 11/22
  • Read ICE CUBE LAB for Friday 11/22

Wednesday, November 20, 2019


7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.

HOMEWORK

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide

  • Define three faith words from chapter 6 in notebooks for Thursday 11/21
  • Read pgs 61-69 for Thursday 11/21

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  • Outline HANDOUT PGS 35 &36 due Friday 11/22  

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction
  • signed chapter 3 test due Thursday 11/21

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table

  • Handout due Friday 11/22

Tuesday, November 19, 2019


7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE by sending in food donations for needy families.
"For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat..."
Matthew 25:35

        Food Drive Reminder:  Thanksgiving Food Drive               
                                               11/11/19-11/20/19  

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 6  -  Holy Spirit, Helper and Guide

  • Define three faith words from chapter 6 in notebooks
  • Read pgs 61-69

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  • 6 Biome Graphs from "What are Biomes?" are due Wednesday 11/20 

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction
  • Define vocab pg 96 in notebook, read pgs 94-102, complete pg 102 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Wednesday 11/20

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table

Monday, November 18, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE by sending in food donations for needy families.
"For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat..."
Matthew 25:35

        Food Drive Reminder:  Thanksgiving Food Drive               
                                               11/11/19-11/20/19  

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.
  • Chapter 5 test is on Tuesday November 19
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  • 6 Biome Graphs from "What are Biomes?" are due Tuesday 11/19 

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction
  • Define vocab pg 96 in notebook, read pgs 94-102, complete pg 102 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Wednesday 11/20

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table

Friday, November 15, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE by sending in food donations for needy families.
"For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat..."
Matthew 25:35

        Food Drive Reminder:  Thanksgiving Food Drive               
                                               11/11/19-11/20/19  

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59
  • Complete pgs 58 & 59 for Monday 11/18
  • Chapter 5 test is on Tuesday November 19
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction
  • Define vocab pg 96 in notebook, read pgs 94-102, complete pg 102 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Wednesday 11/20

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
  • Define vocab pg 107 in notebook, read pgs 107-114, complete pg 114 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Tuesday 11/19
  • 8A signed Chapter 4 tests are due back Monday 11/18
  • States of Matter  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDZhUkp30tE

Thursday, November 14, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE by sending in food donations for needy families.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59
  • Chapter 5 test is on Tuesday November 19
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes
  • Define vocab on pg A66 in notebook, Read pgs A66-A77, Complete pg A77 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday November 15 
  • 6 Biome Graphs are due Tuesday 11/19 


7th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  Cell Reproduction

  • Define vocab pg 96 in notebook, read pgs 94-102, complete pg 102 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Wednesday 11/20

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
  • Define vocab pg 102 in notebook, read pgs 100-106, complete Pg 106 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Friday 11/15
  • 8B signed Chapter 4 tests are due back Friday 11/15

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE by sending in food donations for needy families.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59
  • Chapter 5 test is on Tuesday November 19
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes

  • Define vocab on pg A66 in notebook, Read pgs A66-A77, Complete pg A77 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday November 15  


7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes  -  Test moved to Thursday , Nov 14
  • Chapter 3 Test on Thursday November 14
8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter.   Element Project was assigned today, the project is due Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Website referenced in class to help with project is https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
  • Define vocab pg 102 in notebook, read pgs 100-106, complete Pg 106 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Friday 11/15

Tuesday, November 12, 2019


7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59

  • Chapter 5 test is on Tuesday November 19

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes

  • Define vocab on pg A66 in notebook, Read pgs A66-A77, Complete pg A77 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday November 15  


7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes  -  Test moved to THursday , Nov 14
  • Chapter 3 Test on Thursday November 14

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 4  -  States of Matter

  • Define vocab pg 102 in notebook, read pgs 100-106, complete Pg 106 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Friday 11/15

Monday, November 11, 2019


7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59

  • Define the 5 Faith Words from chapter 5 in notebooks by Tuesday 11/11
6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - Comparing Earth's Biomes

  • Define vocab on pg A66 in notebook, Read pgs A66-A77, Complete pg A77 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday November 15  


7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes  -  Test moved to THursday , Nov 14
  • Chapter 3 Test on Thursday November 14
  • READ Diffusion Lab results will be examined on Friday 11/8.  The Diffusion Lab will be due Monday 11/11
  • Chapter Review to be completed in notebook, due on Monday 11/11:  pg 90 #1-16, pg 91 #17-23, pg 92 #1-10, pg 93 #15-18

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.
  • Chapter 3 test Tuesday Nov.12
  • Chapter 3 Review - complete in notebook , due Monday 11/11  -  pg 96 #1-13, pg 97 #14-20, 22, 23, 24, 26. Pg 98 #1-8, Pg 99 #9-15.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Prayers Partners Monday Morning!!!

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade trip to see Frankenstein at Don Bosco is November 22nd.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 5  -  Jesus Christ, The Good News.  Read pgs 51-59

  • Define the 5 Faith Words from chapter 5 in notebooks by Tuesday 11/11


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 4 moved to Monday 11/11

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/12
  • READ Diffusion Lab results will be examined on Friday 11/8.  The Diffusion Lab will be due Monday 11/11
  • Chapter Review to be completed in notebook, due on Monday 11/11:  pg 90 #1-16, pg 91 #17-23, pg 92 #1-10, pg 93 #15-18

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.
  • Chapter 3 test Tuesday Nov.12
  • Chapter 3 Review - complete in notebook , due Monday 11/11  -  pg 96 #1-13, pg 97 #14-20, 22, 23, 24, 26. Pg 98 #1-8, Pg 99 #9-15.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.


Good Luck to the 8th Grade on their HSPT exam!

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 4  -  God, Our Loving Father  -  pgs 41-49
  • Chapter 4 test on Friday 11/8

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Review and Questions handout is due Friday 11/8
  • Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 4 moved to Monday 11/11

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/12
  • READ Diffusion Lab results will be examined on Friday 11/8.  The Diffusion Lab will be due Monday 11/11
  • Chapter Review to be completed in notebook, due on Monday 11/11:  pg 90 #1-16, pg 91 #17-23, pg 92 #1-10, pg 93 #15-18

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.
  • Chapter 3 test Tuesday Nov.12
  • Chapter 3 Review - complete in notebook , due Monday 11/11  -  pg 96 #1-13, pg 97 #14-20, 22, 23, 24, 26. Pg 98 #1-8, Pg 99 #9-15.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

Thursday 11/7 is a tag day.  Wear something that is RED, WHITE and BLUE! Cost is $2.00

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 4  -  God, Our Loving Father  -  pgs 41-49
  • Complete review pages 48 &49 for Thursday 11/7
  • Chapter 4 test on Friday 11/8

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Review and Questions handout is due Thursday 11/7
  • Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 4 on Friday 11/8

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/12
  • READ Diffusion Lab and write HYPOTHESIS for Thursday 11/7
  • Define Vocab pg 81 in notebook, read pgs 81-85, complete pg 85 on paper to be collected, ALL Due Thursday 11/7

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.
  • Chapter 3 test Tuesday Nov.12
  • Chapter 3 Review - complete in notebook , due Monday 11/11  -  pg 96 #1-13, pg 97 #14-20, 22, 23, 24, 26. Pg 98 #1-8, Pg 99 #9-15.
  • Construction Compounds Lab due on Thursday 11/7

Monday, November 4, 2019

7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission forms and payment are due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 4  -  God, Our Loving Father  -  pgs 41-49
  • Chapter 4 test on Friday 11/8

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Handout pgs 25 & 26 due Tuesday 11/5
  • Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 4 on Friday 11/8

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/12
  • Cell Processes handout due Tuesday 11/5
  • Define Vocab pg 81 in notebook, read pgs 81-85, complete pg 85 on paper to be collected, ALL Due Thursday 11/7

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.
  • Chapter 3 test Tuesday Nov.12
  • Chapter 3 Review - complete in notebook , due Monday 11/11  -  pg 96 #1-13, pg 97 #14-20, 22, 23, 24, 26. Pg 98 #1-8, Pg 99 #9-15.
  • Construction Compounds Lab on Tuesday 11/5.  REad over the lab and questions.

Friday, November 1, 2019

Happy Friday!

7th Grade Lancer Cafe permission forms went home today.  7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission and payment is due no later than November 15th.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 4  -  God, Our Loving Father  -  pgs 41-49

  • Define 3 Faith Words for Monday 11/4
  • Chapter 4 test on Friday 11/8

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Lesson Outline Handout due Monday 11/4
7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

  • Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/12
  • Cell Processes handout due Tuesday 11/5

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.  Chapter 3 test Nov.12
  • Bring in magic markers for class

Thursday, October 31, 2019

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

7th Grade Lancer Cafe permission forms went home today.  7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission and payment is due no later than November 15th.

Friday, November 1st students are to begin wearing the Winter School Uniform.

10:30 Mass Friday 7th Grade Class Mass

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Lesson Outline Handout due Monday 11/4
7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Bring in three (3) food labels for Thursday 10/31.  Be sure the ingredients and nutritional facts are in-tact 
8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.  Chapter 3 test Nov.12
  • Bring in magic markers for class

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Halloween is tomorrow!!!  Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school, please be sure the costumes are school appropriate.  Students are reminded to bring lunch from home; the cafeteria will not be serving hot lunch tomorrow.

7th Grade Lancer Cafe permission forms went home today.  7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission and payment is due no later than November 15th.

Friday, November 1st students are to begin wearing the Winter School Uniform.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1

  • Complete pgs 38 & 39 for tomorrow, Thursday 10/31.


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Signed Lesson 3 test due Thursday 10/31
  • Lesson Outline Handout due Monday 11/4
7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Bring in three (3) food labels for Thursday 10/31.  Be sure the ingredients and nutritional facts are in-tact 
8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.  Chapter 3 test Nov.12

  •  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30
  • Lavoisier project of 20 facts of his life and contributions to science are due Thursday 10/31
  • Bring in magic markers for class

Tuesday, October 29, 2019


7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates
  • Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30
7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Define vocab pg 74 in notebook, read pgs 74-78, complete pg 78 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wednesday 10/30
8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table

  •  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30
  • Lavoisier project of 20 facts of his life and contributions to science are due Thursday 10/31

Friday, October 25, 2019

It's FRIDAY!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Tuesday, October 29th is INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT DAY!! Dress your best for your portrait.  Remember to bring your form with payment for your portraits.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

  • Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30



7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

  • Define vocab pg 74 in notebook, read pgs 74-78, complete pg 78 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wednesday 10/30


8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table

  •  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30

Thursday, October 24, 2019

All the students in 6th, 7th & 8th grades have received their first copy of SCIENCE WORLD SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINE!!! Please ask them to share the magazine with you.  It is a wonderful resource of science in the world around us.  I would like to thank the SJS PTO for their generosity in purchasing the monthly magazine subscription for each student!

7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

  • Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

  • Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30



7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

  • Signed Chapter 2 test due Friday 10/25


8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30

Wednesday, October 23, 2019


7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

  • Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test Thursday 10/24. STUDY

         Video we watched on difference between insects and arachnics


7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Section 1 of notetaking worksheet
8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

Tuesday, October 22, 2019


7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

  • Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test MOVED to Thursday 10/24
  • Review handout due tomorrow 10/22
  • Earthworm sensitivity activity due Wednesday 10/23
7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes
  • Define vocab pg 66 in notebook, read pgs 64-73, complete pg 73 on paper to be collected ALL DUE Wednesday 10/23
8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

Monday, October 21, 2019

Class pictures will be taken tomorrow morning, students are to wear their winter uniforms.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2 test, STUDY

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test MOVED to Thursday 10/24

  • Review handout due tomorrow 10/22
7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

  • Define vocab pg 66 in notebook, read pgs 64-73, complete pg 73 on paper to be collected ALL DUE Wednesday 10/23
  • Definition/function page from Cell Project is due tomorrow 10/22
8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

Friday, October 18, 2019

Happy Friday!

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, Complete the Assessment on pg 29, complete activities pg 28  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.
  • Test Chapter 1, Lesson 3 on Wednesday 10/23
7th Grade Science:
  • Chapter 2 test Monday 10/21
  • the definition/function portion of the Cell Project was given back so students could check there work to be sure their definitions are complete.  This is due Tuesday 10/22
8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table
  • Complete Section 1 of Notetaking Worksheet.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.
  • WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AMONG INVERTEBRATES? lab answers and conclusion due Friday 10/18. 
  • Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18
7th Grade Science:
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
  • Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
  • Chapter 2 Review at end of chapter questions to completed in notebook:  pg 60 #1-18, pg 61 #19, 21, 22, 26. 31, pg 62#1-9, pg 63 #11, 15, 21
8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table
  • Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18
  • Signed Chapter 2 due tomorrow, Friday 10/18

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.
  • REad over lab handout WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AMONG INVERTEBRATES? for tomorrow.  We will complete the lab tomorrow Thursday 10/17.  Write the HYPOTHESIS for tomorrow.
  • Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
  • Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
  • Complete Mini Lab pg 50 at home.
8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table
  • Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.
  • Wednesday 10/16 We are going to the Kindergarten to work with our prayer partners.
6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.
  • Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
  • Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table
  • Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18

Monday, October 14, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.
  • Tuesday 10/15  we will have religion class with Fr. Anthony in the upper church.
6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.
  • Signed Lesson 2 test due back Tuesday 10/15 .
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
  • Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:
  • Signed Significant Figures Quiz 2 due Tuesday 10/15
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Friday, October 11, 2019

Friday!!!!  Have a wonderful weekend.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.

  • Tuesday 10/15  we will have religion class with Fr. Anthony in the upper church.



6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:
  • Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
  • Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:
  • Chapter review at end of chapter 2 to b completed in notebook due Monday 10/14.  Pg 64 #1-18, Pg 65 #19, 21, Pg 66 #1-8,  Pg 67 #9, 10, 11, 13
  • Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Thursday, October 10, 2019

7th Grade Religion:
  •   Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.


6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:
  • Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
  • Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:
  • Chapter review at end of chapter 2 to b completed in notebook due Monday 10/14.  Pg 64 #1-18, Pg 65 #19, 21, Pg 66 #1-8,  Pg 67 #9, 10, 11, 13
  • Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

7th Grade Religion:

  • Complete Chapter 1 Assessment pg 19 for Thursday 10/10
  •  Complete ACTIVITY pg 15, "the timeline of your life" on orange paper.  Due Friday 10/11.
  •   Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.


6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.
  • Complete MAKING A HYPOTHESIS side of handout for Thurs. 10/10
  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:

  • OBSERVING CELLS lab due Thursday 10/10
  • Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
  • Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:
  • Complete new Scientific Notation take home Quiz for Wed. 10/9
  • Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Complete ACTIVITY pg 15, "the timeline of your life" on orange paper.  Due Friday 10/11.  Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.

  • Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.
7th Grade Science:

  • Be prepared for OBSERVING CELLS lab tomorrow 10/9.
  • Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
  • Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th Grade Science:
  • Have Scientific Notation Quiz signed to be returned tomorrow 10/9
  • Complete new Scientific Notation take home Quiz for Wed. 10/9
  • Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Monday, October 7, 2019

7th GRADE RELIGION:  Define Faith Words in Chapter 1 in notebook, test on Chapter 1 Friday 10/11.  Complete Activities on pgs 13 & 14

6th GRADE SCIENCE:  Chapt 1 Lesson 2 Test tomorrow 10/8. Study.

  • The Leaf Project is due Thursday, October 17th


7th GRADE SCIENCE:

  • Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
  • Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
  • Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
  • Cell project due Wed. 10/16
8th GRADE SCIENCE:

  • Mass and Weight lab write-up due Tuesday 10/8.  Be sure to include your graph with mass on y coordinate and length on x coordinate.
  • Define vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8
  • Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Friday, October 4, 2019

It's Friday!!!
A reminder about the blue paper notice that went home from ST. JOSEPH CARE CORNER, they have asked St. Joseph School Families to donate BROWN LUNCH BAGS, ZIPPER SNACK BAGS , and ZIPPER SANDWICH BAGS for Meals With A Mission in Garfield, NJ.

7th Grade Religion:  We Live Our Faith book read Chapter 1 pgs 11-19

6th Grade Science:  Complete the blanks on the Lesson 2 Review Sheeet.  Study for test on Tuesday 10/8

7th Grade Science:  Compound Light Microscope Lab due Monday 10/7

8th Grade Science:

  • Define vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8
  • Be prepared for Mass and Weight lab on Monday 10/7

Thursday, October 3, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  We have finished the Family Life.  If students did not complete the REVIEW GRADE 7 today in class; please complete it tonight so it can be turned in Friday 10/4 along with the completed FAMILY LIFE book.

6th Grade Science:  TEST Chapt. 1 Lesson 2 the Plant Kingdom Tuesday 10/8.  Study
The Leaf Project is due October 17th

7th Grade Science:
  •   Be prepared for Lab tomorrow!
  • The Cell Project is due October 16th.



8th Grade Science:

  •  Monday 10/7 we will be completing the MASS & WEIGHT lab, please be prepared.
  • Chapter 2 Test Thursday 10/10


Wednesday, October 2, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Complete Unit Review 67 &  68 due Thursday 10/3

6th Grade Science:

  • Handout Plant Kingdom Lesson OUtline Thursday 10/3
  • TEST Chapt. 1 Lesson 2 the Plant Kingdom Tuesday 10/8
7th Grade Science:  Complete handout for Thursday 10/3

8th Grade Science:

  • TAKE HOME QUIZ due Thursday 10/3
  • Define Vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

7th Grade Religion:
  • If you forgot to complete and turn in pgs 55 & 56 REVIEWING UNIT 4, please be sure to complete it and turn it in tomorrow 10/1. 
  • We are beginning Unit 5 - GOD'S GIFT OF COMMUNITY.  Please complete the Family Time pgs 57 & 58 at home.
6th Grade Science:

  • Complete Handout PLANT KINGDOM Lesson Outline for Thursday 10/2
  •  The Leaf Project is due October 17th


Dr. Valenti was introduced to exciting STEM challenge program through WeatherBug's Weather Wizard program.   This program is partnered with NOAA to Improve the Nation’s Safety and Readiness Against Extreme Weather and we were hoping that St. Joe's would participate to have a chance to win a brand new weather station. It would be great way to introduce weather systems to the students.  The challenge is open to students in 1st through 6th grade.  To enroll follow the below instructions:
    1. visit www.weatherbug.com;
    2. From www.weatherbug.com, the student clicks on the "Education" link from the homepage;
    3. From the Education page, the student launches the WeatherBug Weather Wizards quiz and clicks "Play";
    4. The student enters only the county the school is located, the name of the school they attend and their teacher's name when prompted;
    5. The student completes the quiz
  1. ENTRY GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS: Each entry:
    • Must follow the instructions and comply with these Official Rules;
    • Must not include personally identifiable information, including but not limited to any individual's name or phone number;
    • Each student is limited to one entry on behalf of their school 
Dr. Paula Valenti
Principal
St. Joseph School 
Oradell, NJ
Office: (201) 261-2473 (x42)


7th Grade Science: 
  • Signed Chapter 1 test is due tomorrow, Wed. 10/2
  • Define Vocab pg 47 in notebook, read pgs 47-51, complete pg 51 #1-6 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2
8th Grade Science:

  • Complete the 8 problems on the Significant numbers worksheet for Wed. 10/2

  • Define Vocab pg 50 in notebook, read pgs 50-54, complete pg 54 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2

Monday, September 30, 2019

7th Grade Religion:
  • If you forgot to complete and turn in pgs 55 & 56 REVIEWING UNIT 4, please be sure to complete it and turn it in tomorrow 10/1. 
  • We are beginning Unit 5 - GOD'S GIFT OF COMMUNITY.  Please complete the Family Time pgs 57 & 58 at home.
6th Grade Science:   The Leaf Project is due October 17th

Dr. Valenti was introduced to exciting STEM challenge program through WeatherBug's Weather Wizard program.   This program is partnered with NOAA to Improve the Nation’s Safety and Readiness Against Extreme Weather and we were hoping that St. Joe's would participate to have a chance to win a brand new weather station. It would be great way to introduce weather systems to the students.  The challenge is open to students in 1st through 6th grade.  To enroll follow the below instructions:
    1. visit www.weatherbug.com;
    2. From www.weatherbug.com, the student clicks on the "Education" link from the homepage;
    3. From the Education page, the student launches the WeatherBug Weather Wizards quiz and clicks "Play";
    4. The student enters only the county the school is located, the name of the school they attend and their teacher's name when prompted;
    5. The student completes the quiz
  1. ENTRY GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS: Each entry:
    • Must follow the instructions and comply with these Official Rules;
    • Must not include personally identifiable information, including but not limited to any individual's name or phone number;
    • Each student is limited to one entry on behalf of their school 
Dr. Paula Valenti
Principal
St. Joseph School 
Oradell, NJ
Office: (201) 261-2473 (x42)


7th Grade Science:   The Cell Project is due October 16th.
  • Define Vocab pg 47 in notebook, read pgs 47-51, complete pg 51 #1-6 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2
8th Grade Science:  ALL chapter 1 tests are to be returned signed.

  • Define Vocab pg 50 in notebook, read pgs 50-54, complete pg 54 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2

Friday, September 27, 2019

It's Friday!! Have a wonderful weekend.

7th Grade Religion: Complete REVIEWING UNIT 4, pgs 55 & 56 for Monday 9/30

6th Grade Science:  LEAF PROJECT was assigned today.  The Leaf Project is due October 17th

7th Grade Science:  CELL PROJECT was assigned today.  The Cell Project is due October 16th.

  • Define Vocab pg 47 in notebook, read pgs 47-51, complete pg 51 #1-6 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2
8th Grade Science:  ALL chapter 1 tests are to be returned signed.

  • Define Vocab pg 50 in notebook, read pgs 50-54, complete pg 54 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Tonight is back to school night!!!


6th Grade Science:

  •  Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
  • Lesson 1 test returned Wednesday 9/25, it is due back Thursday 9/26 signed.
  • Classroom Management Plan is to be signed


7th Grade Science:  CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE THURSDAY 9/26
  • Define vocab pg 38 in notebook, read pgs 38-45, Complete pg 45 #1-5 on  separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
8th Grade Science:
  •  Define vocab pg 42 in notebook, read pgs 42-49, complete pg #49 1-4 on separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
  • Chapter 1 test due back signed by Friday 9/27

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  God's Gift of Love!  Complete the Family Pages 45 & 46 with family at home.

6th Grade Science:

  •  Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
  • Lesson 1 test returned today, it is due back tomorrow signed.
  • Classroom Management Plan due tomorrow signed


7th Grade Science:  CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE THURSDAY 9/26

  • Define vocab pg 38 in notebook, read pgs 38-45, Complete pg 45 #1-5 on  separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 42 in notebook, read pgs 42-49, complete pg #49 1-4 on separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.


Tuesday, September 24, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Complete Review Unit #3 pg 43 & 44 due Wednesday 9/25

6th Grade Science: 

  • Complete HOW CAN YOU CLASSIFY LEAVES? handout from class for homework, due Wed. 9/25.

  • Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27

  • 7th Grade Science:  STUDY for chapter 1 test tomorrow

    8th Grade Science:  STUDY for chapter 1 test tomorrow

    Monday, September 23, 2019


    6th Grade Science:  We are beginning a lesson on PLANTS!
    • Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
    7th Grade Science:  Study for test, be sure all worksheets are completed.  Try some of the chapter review questions at end of chapter.
    8th Grade Science:  Study for test.  Complete end of chapter review questions assigned.  Complete noteworking worksheet.

    Friday, September 20, 2019

    It's Friday!!  Have a wonderful weekend.

    7th Grade Religion:  In Family Life we are working on GOD'S GIFT OF LIFE.   Complete the Famly pages 33 & 34.

    6th Grade Science:  Study for your test on Monday 9/23.  Reminder you will have SCIENCE second period and MATH eighth period.

    7th Grade Science:

    •  Study for Chapter 1 Test on Wed. 9/25.
    • Notetaking Worksheet due on Tuesday 9/24.
    8th Grade Science: 

    • Study for Chapter 1 Test on Wed. 9/25
    • Complete Chapter Review in notebook, due Tuesday 9/24.  Pg 36 #'s 11-19, Pg 37 #'s 20, 22, 23, 25.  Pg 38 #'s  1-9.

    Thursday, September 19, 2019

    7th Grade REligion:  Complete REVIEWING UNIT 2, pg 31 & 32 for Friday 9/20.

    6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Test on Monday 9/23.  Work on handout Review Questions for Chapter 1, Lesson 1 for class tomorrow 9/20.

    7th Grade Science:
    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.


    Wednesday, September 18, 2019

    The school had a fantastic music assembly today presented by FUNDAMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION.  Ed Kelly the Program Administrator was the presenter and a very talented musician.  All the students were given a hand out regarding the musical instrument program at school.  The first meeting will be WEDNESDAY 25th.

    6th Grade Science:    Due to the music assembly today the 6th grade missed class.  So the CHAPTER 1 LESSON 1 TEST WILL BE MOVED TO MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd.

    7th Grade Science:
    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    • Scientific Methods Lab Sheet is due Thursday 9/19
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
     

    Tuesday, September 17, 2019

    7th Grade Religion:  We are reading about "Our Identify" complete pg 25 "Looking in the Mirror"

    6th Grade Science:  Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 1 will be THURSDAY 9/19.  Handout "lesson Outline" of Lesson 1 is due Wed. 9/18.  Begin studying for test.

    7th Grade Science:

    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    • Read Lab SCIENTIFIC METHODS.  We will be doing the lab tomorrow 9/18.  Be prepared for lab, write your hypothesis.
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.




    Monday, September 16, 2019

    Week of September 16-20

    6th Grade Science:  Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 1 will be THURSDAY 9/19.  Handout "lesson Outline" of Lesson 1 is due Wed. 9/18.  Kingdom handout due Tuesday 9/17.

    7th Grade Science :  Define vocab pg 19 in Notebook, read pgs 19-21, complete Pg 21 #1-5 To Be Collected  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.  Classroom Management Plan due back signed ASAP.

    8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 21 in Notebook, read pgs 21-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 To Be Collected.  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.  Please remember to bring in half gallon, or gallon jugs with handle for future lab.

    Friday, September 13, 2019

    It's Friday the 13th, night of the full moon!

    All 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students have been given the STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT.  This contract was reviewed in class.  Please review it with your child, sign it, and return the lower portion to school, if you already have not done so.

    7th Grade Science :  Define vocab pg 19 in Notebook, read pgs 19-21, complete Pg 21 #1-5 To Be Collected  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.

    8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 21 in Notebook, read pgs 21-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 To Be Collected.  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.

    Thursday, September 12, 2019

    A notice went home with all students regarding PTO Pep Rally/Student Fun Day. The notice contains all the information.  Students may wear their gym uniforms tomorrow.

    Tomorrow is a full moon that falls on Friday the 13th, be sure to go outside to look at the moon.

    7th Grade Religion:  Complete REVIEWING UNIT 1 pgs 19 & 20 due Friday 9/13.

    7th:   All 7th graders received a STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT  which we reviewed in class.  The contracts are to be signed by the student and their Parent/Guardian and returned ASAP. Define vocabulary words on page 14 in your notebooks.  Read pages 14-18, complete Section 2 Review page 18, #1-5.  ALL DUE FRIDAY THE 13th.

       RELIGION HOMEWORK: Final Exam is Thursday, June 3, 2021. Final exam will cover Unit 3, Chapters 13-18 Final exam Thursday 6/3 periods 1 &...